Amy Kartheiser Design

“Chicago Specialty Gardens has enjoyed our collaborations with Amy and her team at Amy Kartheiser Design.”

Chicago Specialty Gardens has enjoyed our collaborations with Amy and her team at Amy Kartheiser Design. Both our firms prioritize clear, consistent client communications, design creativity and delivering client projects on time and on budget.

Phil Cleland

Oct 2024

“Always such a pleasure working with Amy Kartheiser Design.”

Always such a pleasure working with Amy Kartheiser Design! Superb aesthetic sensibility and down-to-earth approach that makes the design process an elevated collaboration.

Alley Gallery

Aug 2024

“Working with Amy and her entire team has been an absolute pleasure.”

Working with Amy and her entire team has been an absolute pleasure. Over the past 10+ years, DiVinci Painters has partnered on numerous projects, and each experience has been outstanding! Their professionalism and organization are consistently top-notch. Every collaboration with Amy begins with detailed documentation, clarity, and rigorous preparation that makes it easy to bring the client's vision to life and deliver great results. The creativity they bring to every project is also impressive. In every home in which we collaborate, the team creates beautiful and unique spaces that clients love. We highly recommend Amy and her firm for their exceptional talent and dedication to excellence.

Kristin Dean

Aug 2024

“We have used Amy Kartheiser Design for our master bedroom, master bathroom, kitchen, foyer and family room.”

We have used Amy Kartheiser Design for our master bedroom, master bathroom, kitchen, foyer and family room. Amy and her staff are great: Easy to work with on projects, have an opinion but aren’t too pushy. All of their selections are interesting but also timeless. Highly recommend!

Betsie Ball

Aug 2024

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Amy Kartheiser Design for a day, and I cannot express...”

I recently had the pleasure of working with Amy Kartheiser Design for a day, and I cannot express how impressed I am with their exceptional service and creativity. Amy and Meggie truly exceeded my expectations in every aspect. From the moment I reached out to inquire about their services, the communication was prompt, professional, and friendly. Amy took the time to understand my design needs for the day, ensuring that every detail was tailored to my vision, and she arrived ready to get right to work. During our day together, Amy showcased her remarkable talent and expertise. Her ability to conceptualize and execute designs is unparalleled. She brought fresh ideas to the table while also incorporating my input seamlessly, resulting in a finished product that surpassed anything I could have imagined. What sets Amy Kartheiser Design apart is their unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction. Throughout the day, Amy and her team went above and beyond to ensure that I was happy with every aspect. They were receptive to feedback, quick to make adjustments, and incredibly accommodating. Not only is Amy an incredibly talented designer, but she is also a pleasure to work with. Her enthusiasm, professionalism, and genuine passion for her craft shine through in every interaction. It was truly a delight to spend the day collaborating with her and her teammate, Meggie. I cannot recommend Amy Kartheiser Design Firm highly enough. Whether you're looking for a complete redesign or simply seeking inspiration for one room in your home, Amy and her team are the perfect choice. Their creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence make them the go-to firm for all your design needs. Thank you, Amy and Meggie, for an unforgettable experience!

Gina Tortorici

Apr 2024

“We had the pleasure of working with Amy Kartheiser for a “Design in a Day” and it was extremely...”

We had the pleasure of working with Amy Kartheiser for a “Design in a Day” and it was extremely helpful in the design process. I had ideas of paint, woodwork, wallpaper all ready to go for our first floor and she was able to fine tune my ideas, while providing expert assurance that my design concept would flow. She also provided specific products (rugs, lighting, etc) that I had not yet researched, as well as local recommendations for craftsman. If you have design ideas but need an expert opinion, and also the reassurance that your investment will work, I highly recommend working with Amy.

Kirsten Sorensen

Feb 2024

“Amy was an absolute joy to work with.”

Amy was an absolute joy to work with. She carefully listened to what we were looking for and thoughtfully meshed our desires with her exquisite taste and design sense. She paid attention to details and kept to her commitments. In addition , she listened to our wishes to incorporate some of our current furnishings and was sensitive to our budget. However , when we do again, i will hand over the reigns completely since she is a master !

Julie Maner

Feb 2024

“We worked with Amy Kartheiser Design on furnishing and updating several rooms in our new home.”

We worked with Amy Kartheiser Design on furnishing and updating several rooms in our new home. The team’s style is impeccable and they worked with us to achieve just the look we wanted. They work with a group of highly professional and skilled contractors and craftspeople and we appreciated the attention to detail. We highly recommend AKD as an outstanding partner for your design needs.

Kari Sheinfeld

Feb 2024

“I have been working with Amy and her staff for years on numerous projects.”

I have been working with Amy and her staff for years on numerous projects. Their level of kindness and professionalism is top notch. All of the projects are extremely unique and beautiful. I always look forward to seeing their photos post up on social media.

jenny bernstein

Feb 2024

“We have worked with Amy and her team on 2 projects now.”

We have worked with Amy and her team on 2 projects now. First was about 5 years ago, helping us transform our dining room, living rooms and kids bedrooms into beautiful spaces. Then, about 18 months ago, we decided to move to a new home. Amy was kind enough to tour the home with me and discuss how we could personalize the space to our style and needs. We just finished phase 1 of our project which involved everything from contractors to art installers! Amy and Sarah presented an amazing design plan that was responses to our style and how we imagined living in various spaces of our home. They coordinated with contractors and made the process as seamless as a construction project could possibly be. The final product is such a beautiful and thoughtful design--none of which we could have imagined or put into reality without Amy. We highly recommend Amy and her team! Amy & Troy Peters

Amy Peters

Feb 2024

“AKD helped us with the construction and interior design for our new home and were with us from start to finish.”

AKD helped us with the construction and interior design for our new home and were with us from start to finish. We loved working with Amy and her team! They made every effort to create the space that we envisioned and to add their creative ideas along the way. Someone was always available if we had questions or needed suggestions. All in all, a very positive experience!

lisa sablosky

Jan 2024